Cultivation Soared

In Xiao Ning's room in the Xiao Clan.

Xiao Ning examined the exquisitely wrapped box on the table and could not help clicking his tongue in admiration.

"This Cream Cake is wrapped pretty nicely. I wonder how it tastes."

As he said this, drool unconsciously trickled from the corner of Xiao Ning's mouth.

He hurriedly wiped it away and quickly opened the outer box, only to see a sight that stunned him.

Several kinds of fruit decorated the surface of the cake, while wave-like cream around the edges was adorned with pearl-like decorations, making it shine brilliantly.

"This Cream Cake really is beautiful. I almost can't bear to eat it."

The cake was so beautiful that he truly did not want to eat it so soon. But if he did not eat it, he would not know what effect it had. Gritting his teeth, he took the paper plate and plastic knife and fork included in the box and began eating.

The moment he swallowed a piece of cake layered with cream, he felt as though happiness was about to make his whole body float away.

"It really is delicious. No, I can't let anyone else find out. I have to finish it."

Xiao Ning quickly devoured the entire Cream Cake without leaving a single bite, though he ended up rather stuffed.

"Burp~"

After licking the cream clean from the cake base, Xiao Ning slumped back onto his chair in satisfaction and said,

"It really is good, though one thousand Gold Coins is a little expensive. Next time, I'll reserve another one. That taste..."

Just as Xiao Ning was savoring the lingering flavor of the Cream Cake, a massive surge of energy suddenly erupted within his body, making him feel scorching hot all over.

Xiao Ning immediately realized something was wrong. He hurriedly sat cross-legged, circulated his Cultivation Method, and entered a state of cultivation.

As his Cultivation Method circulated, the immense energy inside Xiao Ning was gradually consumed and absorbed into the Dou Qi within his body.

Suddenly, the Dou Qi inside Xiao Ning slowly formed a Qi Cyclone, indicating that he had entered the One-Star Dou Zhe realm.

However, the immense energy had not yet been completely absorbed, and Xiao Ning's realm continued to rise.

Time passed second by second. More than an hour later, Xiao Ning opened his eyes. Feeling the Qi Cyclone within him, he laughed excitedly.

"Haha, I've become a Dou Zhe! I even advanced straight to Two-star Dou Zhe!"

Xiao Yan, just wait until the Coming-of-Age Ceremony. I'll defeat you and make you lose all face. Then Xun'er will definitely see your true colors.

Meanwhile, in Xiao Yan's room, Xiao Xun'er opened the exquisitely wrapped box containing the Cream Cake.

Xiao Yan knew what a Cream Cake was, but seeing one so suddenly filled him with complicated emotions.

Without realizing it, he recalled some memories from Earth.

"Brother Xiao Yan, here. Have some cake."

Xiao Xun'er cut a piece of cake and handed it to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan came back to his senses and smiled.

"Thank you, Sister Xun'er."

Xiao Yan accepted the paper plate and stared blankly at the cake.

Seeing him lost in thought, Xiao Xun'er asked in confusion,

"Brother Xiao Yan, why aren't you eating?"

"No... I'll eat it now."

Xiao Yan smiled at her and quickly stuffed a mouthful of cream into his mouth. At once, a sense of happiness rose from deep within his heart, and a tear unconsciously slid from the corner of his eye.

That feeling of happiness was truly warm and familiar.

But now, alas~

He could only sigh silently to himself. He could not return to Earth, but he had his father and Sister Xun'er now. That was enough.

It was as though a knot deep in his heart had been untied. At that moment, Xiao Yan completely integrated into this world, and his state of mind rose with it.

Xiao Xun'er was much the same. As she tasted the Cream Cake for the first time, a sense of happiness naturally welled up within her.

Her little face overflowed with happiness, and she unconsciously smiled until her eyes curved like crescents and narrowed into slits.

"It tastes so good, Brother Xiao Yan. What do you think?"

"It is delicious. I really like it."

"If Brother Xiao Yan likes it, I'll buy more next time. Hehe."

Seeing that Xiao Yan liked the Cream Cake, Xiao Xun'er was delighted as well.

"You don't need to go through so much trouble."

Xiao Yan shook his head with a bitter smile.

"It's fine. It doesn't cost much anyway."

Xiao Xun'er's lavish manner made Xiao Yan laugh.

"By the way, Sister Xun'er, this Cream Cake costs one thousand Gold Coins each, right?"

Only then did Xiao Yan remember seeing the Cream Cake's price on the wooden board.

"That's right, one thousand Gold Coins. That's not expensive."

Xiao Xun'er spoke as though she did not care in the slightest.

Xiao Yan's mouth twitched as he thought,

Sister Xun'er really is a little rich girl.

"Alright, Brother Xiao Yan, hurry up and eat. Let's finish it together, then go out and play together."

Xiao Xun'er said.

The two of them then wiped out the Cream Cake amid that happy atmosphere.

The two closed their eyes in satisfaction. Xiao Xun'er said somewhat regretfully,

"It was really delicious, but it's too sweet. We can't eat it often."

"Eating cake once in a while is enough."

As Xiao Yan finished speaking, a massive surge of energy suddenly erupted within both their bodies. Neither of them spoke. Instead, they each sat cross-legged, circulated their Cultivation Methods, and began absorbing the energy.

Xiao Yan was currently at the seventh stage of Dou Qi. As the energy was gradually absorbed into the Dou Qi within his body, his realm steadily rose as well.

On the other side, Xiao Xun'er's One-Star Dou Zhe cultivation rapidly increased. As the Dou Qi in her inner Qi Cyclone grew denser and denser, she advanced to Three-star Dou Zhe.

However, the energy had not yet been fully absorbed, and some of it still coursed through her body.

As time slowly passed, both their cultivations stabilized, and the energy within their bodies was completely absorbed.

The two opened their eyes. Feeling the Dou Qi within him, Xiao Yan could not help saying happily,

"Sister Xun'er, I've reached the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi! Haha!"

"Congratulations, Brother Xiao Yan. I'm now a Three-star Dou Zhe."

Xiao Xun'er giggled at him.

Xiao Yan, however, shook his head with a bitter expression and sighed inwardly.

Comparing people really can make one furious. This gap... alas.

"I never expected a Cream Cake to raise our current cultivation by two minor realms. I wonder what effect it would have at higher cultivation levels?"

Xiao Yan said with emotion.

"Yes, and that energy does not seem to have any side effects. We don't even need to consolidate our cultivation now, so there is no need to worry about an unstable foundation."

Xiao Xun'er nodded.

"Should we tell Father about the Cream Cake?"

Xiao Yan suggested.

"Sure, let's go together."

Xiao Xun'er nodded her little head, took Xiao Yan's hand, and headed with him toward Xiao Zhan's study.

At that moment, Xiao Zhan sat in his study, holding an invitation from the Mittel Auction House and thinking.

"A mysterious item that can raise one's realm without side effects... what exactly could it be?"

That was what he was pondering. He always felt that it was somehow connected to Ruyi Zhai.

Just as Xiao Zhan was considering what the Mittel Auction House intended to auction, Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er arrived at the study.

"Uncle Xiao."

"Father."

The two called out at the same time.

Only then did Xiao Zhan notice that his son and Xiao Xun'er had arrived. He smiled and said,

"Yan'er, Xun'er, do you need something?"

"Father, this is what happened."

Xiao Yan spoke first and told Xiao Zhan everything, from eating the Cream Cake to how both he and Sister Xun'er had improved their cultivation.

As Xiao Zhan listened to Xiao Yan's account, his brows furrowed, though he was inwardly shocked.

He had never expected the pastries Shop Owner Xiao carried to be capable of raising cultivation, and by two minor realms at that.

Even for someone with higher cultivation, raising even one minor realm would be extremely valuable.

"Yan'er, are you saying that this Cream Cake must be reserved in advance, and there are only three slots each day?"

"Yes, Father."

"Uncle Xiao, each Cream Cake costs one thousand Gold Coins."

Xiao Xun'er reminded him.

"A mere one thousand Gold Coins is something my Xiao Clan can afford."

Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er then spoke with Xiao Zhan a little longer about the Cream Cake. They were about to leave when Xiao Zhan called them back.

"By the way, the Mittel Auction House sent me an invitation. They said they will auction a mysterious item that can raise one's realm. I have a feeling it might be the Cream Cake. Come with me, Yan'er."

"Alright."

"I want to go too, Uncle Xiao."

Xiao Xun'er hurriedly said.

"Alright, we'll all go. We'll all go."

Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

The two then left the study and waited for the time to go to the Mittel Auction House together.

Likewise, the Jia Lie Family and the Ao Ba Pa Family had also received invitations, and each had a different reaction.

Yet they all shared the same goal.

They had to win this mysterious item at the auction.